Safety+PLUS ADVANTAGE
®
COATED STAINLESS STEEL GAS CONNECTORS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT INSTALL THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
The Safety+PLUS ADVANTAGE™ coated stainless steel gas connector combines two
state-of-the-art technologies to deliver a superior gas connector for your home and
family. Safety+PLUS ADVANTAGE gas connectors feature an advanced corrosion
resistant coating called ProCoat®. A proprietary polymer coating, ProCoat is specially
engineered to resist the corrosion from harsh chemicals found in household cleaning,
plumbing repair and masonry products. Approved for indoor and outdoor use, ProCoat
is formulated to resist the harsh effect of UV rays and salt.
Safety+PLUS® excess ow valves (EFV), an automatic safety valve for gas, utilize a
patented magnet-based excess ow technology. In the event of a gas line rupture or
disconnection at the appliance, the Safety+PLUS valve immediately restricts gas ow to
a non-hazardous level (a bypass ow) to avert the potential for a dangerous release of
gas into the home. Only after the gas line has been properly repaired, the bypass ow
automatically resets the valve, allowing gas ow to resume to the appliance.
• Use only on low pressure natural and LP gas piping systems. DO NOT USE on
pipelines or piping systems that transfer or move liquids, including high-pressure
liquid propane.
• Use only with gas line pressures at a minimum of 4” water column (W.C.) and not
greater than 14” W.C. (1/2 psig) at the stub out.
• Use only in connection with residential and commercial gas appliances, where
installation is immediately downstream of the gas supply stub out and manual gas
shut-off valve.
Tools Needed for Installation:
• (2) 10" adjustable wrenches
• Pipe dope or gas pipe thread tape
• Leak detection solution
SIZING THE CONNECTOR TO THE APPLIANCE
1. Measure the distance between the gas supply stub out and the appliance.
Add 2 – 3 inches to the measured distance for appropriate connector length for the
installation. (See Fig. A)
2. Identify the maximum (gas) input rating of the
appliance (refered to as “input rating”).
Manufacturer’s label, located near the gas inlet
of the appliance will contain this information.
(See Fig. B) Contact the appliance manufacturer
if you are unsure of the correct rating for the
appliance.
3. Using Chart 1, select the gas connector with the
maximum ow capacity that is HIGHER than the
input rating of the appliance. However, select the
gas connector with the maximum ow capacity
that is CLOSEST TO the input rating of the
appliance. (Figure C)
WARNING: The maximum gas input rating of the
appliance must be within the ow capacity range
of the connector. If the Safety+PLUS gas
connector is not properly sized to the application,
the Safety+PLUS connector may not activate in
the event of a gas line rupture or disconnection.
If the Safety+PLUS gas connector is under sized
for the appliance, may activate prematurely
restricting gas ow during normal operation of
the appliance.
4. Finally, select the connector with the end ttings
that match the outlet of your manual gas shut-off
valve and the gas inlet to the appliance. (Figure D)
NOTE:
All Safety+PLUS valves require minimum inlet pressure of 4” W.C. and are
rated at a maximum inlet pressure of 1/2 psig. (14” W.C.). Flow rates given
are for 0.6 specic gravity natural gas with an average heating value of 1000
BTU per cubic foot; therefore, 1,000 BTU/Hr is equal to 1 SCFH (standard cubic
foot per hour).Chart to be used in accordance with the local plumbing codes and
with reference to IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2003; NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1 - National
Fuel Gas Code.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
1.
Read and follow all installation instructions carefully.
When in doubt, call a licensed plumber or your local
gas company.
2. DO NOT reuse the gas connector or ttings.
The connector, ttings and valve are designed for
use on original installation only. Removal of
connector and additional handling may have
damaged connector making it unsafe for reuse.
3. DO NOT use this gas connector on appliances
equipped with rollers or casters. (Figure E)
This connector is designed for limited movement
after installation. Repeated bending, exing or
extreme vibration can cause metal fatigue. DO NOT
repeatedly move appliance for cleaning
once installed.
4. AVOID connector contact with foreign objects such as wall studs, electrical wiring,
copper or iron pipe, paneling sheet metal, etc. Gas systems should NOT be used as
electrical grounds. Dissimilar metals should be isolated from each other.
5. Keep cleaning solvents containing ammonia or chlorine away from uncoated gas
connectors. (Figure F) DO NOT store these solutions in closets containing a water
heater or furnace. Chlorine can corrode uncoated stainless steel.
Fig. A
For Residential
and Commercial
Gas Appliances
CONNECTOR
CAPACITY
36”
33,400
63,000
125,000
63,000
GAS APPLIANCE
INPUT RATING
62,500
Fig. B
CONNECTOR
CAPACITY
36”
33,400
63,000
125,000
71,100
GAS APPLIANCE
INPUT RATING
62,500
Fig. C
CONNECTOR
CAPACITY
36”
33,400
63,000
125,000
63,000
GAS APPLIANCE
INPUT RATING
62,500
Fig. D
Gas Connector Maximum Flow Capacity
Part #
EFV Closing
Flow Rate
ID
Color
Code
12” 18” 24” 30” 36” 48” 60” 72”
CSSL 95,000 Btu/Hr 1/4 Purple 48,000 43,800 40,000 36,400 33,400 28,300 24,900 23,100
CSSD 95,000 Btu/Hr 3/8 Green 75,000 70,000 70,000 63,000 65,000 60,500 53,200 49,100
CSSC 195,000 Btu/Hr 1/2 Gold 135,000 130,000 130,000 125,000 125,000 106,000 93,200 86,000
Chart 1
Fig. E
Fig. F
6. DO NOT use connectors to make a direct connec-
tion to L.P. gas containers. (Figure G) Connection
MUST be made to the regulator device only.
7. DO NOT use connectors on appliances in moving
vehicles such as RV’s, trailers, etc. This does not
include manufactured housing (permanent
residence mobile homes).
INSTALLATION:
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT Safety+PLUS EXCESS FLOW VALVE DIRECTLY TO
THE APPLIANCE. The Safety+PLUS valve must be installed between the gas supply
pipe and the exible gas connector. If installed to the gas inlet of the appliance, the
Safety+PLUS valve will not operate.
WARNING: DO NOT USE matches, candles, open ames or other sources of ignition
during product installation. A spark or ame may ignite gas vapors causing property
damage and/or personal injury including death. Extinguish all pilot lights within 50ft.
before proceeding with appliance installation.
1. Turn off gas supply at the appliance before discon-
necting old appliance. The manual gas shut-off
valve, located near the appliance, is closed and gas
is shut-off when valve handle is perpendicular to
the valve body (Figure H). In absence of manual gas
shut-off valve near appliance location, gas MUST be
shut off at main valve, before the meter.
NOTE: The Fuel Gas Codes require installation of a
manual gas shut-off valve in the same room, within
easy reach of the appliance.
2. Clean ALL pipe threads with a wire brush and rag to ensure connections are free
of any debris such metal shavings, rust, dirt, oil or water.
3. Apply pipe thread sealant to the male pipe threads.
CAUTION: DO NOT apply pipe thread sealant or
tape to are ends of ttings or valves (Figure I).
Sealant and tape will prevent this connection from
sealing properly.
4. If not already installed, thread a manual gas shut-off
valve onto gas stub out. Using one adjustable
wrench to stabilize the gas stub out, wrench tighten
valve with second wrench.
5. Inspect the valve before installing to be certain it has not been damaged. Thread
brass Safety+PLUS valve to manual gas shut-off valve. Using one adjustable wrench
to stabilize the manual gas shut-off valve, wrench tighten Safety+PLUS valve with
second wrench. Tighten all connections in the same manner.
6. Thread steel gas tting to gas inlet on appliance. Wrench tighten.
7. Thread are nuts of gas connector onto Safety+PLUS valve and steel tting.
Wrench tighten both connections.
• DO NOT stretch connector to make it t. Connector should be at least 2 – 3
inches longer than the distance between the appliance and gas supply.
Stretching the connector will stress the stainless steel which may cause cracks
or breaks during appliance use or if accidentally hit.
• DO NOT kink, twist or bend connector sharply –
doing so will cause the connector to fail.
Be careful when installing connector to avoid
pinching or kinking the connector (Figure J).
• DO NOT allow connector to become trapped
against sharp edges or corners.
• DO NOT use connector if bent tighter than
1-1/2 IN. (the diameter of a golf ball). (Figure K)
8. SLOWLY open the manual gas shut-off valve to
allow gas to enter the system. The valve is open and
gas is owing when the valve handle isparallel to
the valve body (Figure H). NOTE: If gas enters
system too quickly, the Safety+PLUS valve may
activate pre-maturely. If this occurs, the Safety+PLUS valve will re-open in less than
60 seconds (you will hear a soft “click”).
WARNING:
DO NOT TURN ON APPLIANCE UNTIL ALL
CONNECTIONS ARE LEAK TESTED!
9. Leak test all connections with a clear soap and
water solution or leak detection solution; bubbles
will indicate a leak in the connection. (Figure L)
If a leak is detected, turn off gas supply before
further tightening connections.
WARNING: DO NOT USE matches, candles, open
ames or other sources of ignition to leak test
connector or ttings. A spark or ame may ignite
gas leaks potentially causing property damage
and/or personal injury including death. (Figure M)
CAUTION: DO rinse connector with water and towel
dry after leak testing connections. Soap and test
solutions may cause an uncoated connector to
corrode.
10. Wait at least 10 minutes to light pilot(s) once you
have leak tested all connections and have found no
leaks, to be certain that all vapors have dissipated.
WARNING: DO NOT USE motorized equipment or
other sources of combustion to dissipate gas
vapors. Motorized equipment can ignite gas vapors
causing re or explosion which may result in property damage and/or personal
injury including death. (Figure N)
DANGER: Fuel gases are colorless, tasteless and in its pure state, odorless.
They are odorized (rotten egg smell) so that their presence can be detected.
LP gases are heavier than air and dissipate slower than natural or manufactured
gases. LP gas, if released in quantity, will accumulate in low-lying areas such
as a basement or crawl space.
THIS SAFETY+PLUS EXCESS FLOW VALVE (included with the connector) IS NOT
DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE PRESENT:
• There are small leaks such as pin hole leaks or lesser leaks caused by cracks
or loose connections that do not increase the gas ow above normal operating
capacity of the appliance.
• The gas appliance malfunctions or the user fails to shut off gas burners.
• There is foreign matter, such as pipe thread sealant, lodged in the valve.
• The manual gas shut-off valve is partially opened, or there is a pipe break
or damage that has occurred upstream of the Safety+PLUS valve excess ow
valve, that prevents sufcient gas ow through the valve.
• There is an insufcient gas ow from an improperly sized gas piping system
upstream of the Safety+PLUS valve.
• The gas ow through the valve is in the wrong direction. The excess ow valve
responds to gas ow in one direction only (see product label). The valve must be
installed so that the arrows point in the direction of gas ow.
• The Safety+PLUS valve is damaged, exposed to re or improperly installed.
WARNING: Replace the Safety+PLUS valve if it has been damaged or exposed
to re.
BrassCraft Mfg. , 39600 Orchard Hill Place Novi, Michigan 48375-5331
TOLL-FREE: 877.272.7755 FAX: 248.305.6011 www.brasscraft.com
©2009, 2011 BrassCraft Mfg.
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Fig. I
Fig. J
Fig. K
Fig. L
Fig. M
Fig. N
Fig. G
Excess Flow Valve
Gas Connector
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